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Question 36456: I am having a great deal of trouble with my Algebra class. My problem is as follows:
-3/8 + 5
I do not know how to figure this problem out. Could you please assist me with this, or could you direct me to the area of this website that I can use to assist me in learning?
Thanks so much,
Brenda
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Question 36462: I am having difficult with the following:
(-5/6) -:- (-7/18)
I have many exercises to do that are like these and would like to get a grasp on how it is answered, in the simplest form.
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Question 36467: Last question for me:
-3(2)(-4)(0)(-2)
This will help me gain the skill to complete my chapter one quiz. I have 1.5 hours to take the exam, and I think I'll wait until the morning!
Thank you
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Question 36466: I am still stuck in chapter one! This problem is kicking my butt:
-2(-1)(3)(-1)(-4)
Any help on this one?
Brenda
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Question 36466: I am still stuck in chapter one! This problem is kicking my butt:
-2(-1)(3)(-1)(-4)
Any help on this one?
Brenda
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Question 36602: Expand:
(4p - q) 11 =
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Question 37162: a/b is a fraction. If 2 is added to the numerator, the value of the fraction is 1/2. I f 3 is added to the denominator, the fraction has a value of 1/3. What is the value of the sum a+b?

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Question 37539: What are all of the factors of 16? Am I right when I say there is no prime factorization for 93?
Thanks for your help
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Question 37544: How do I multiply and write the result in simplest form of 2 over 9 . 4 over 5?
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Question 37705: Factorise the following and show the working out:
gy - yh - iy + xg - hx - xi
Thank you very much in advance
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Question 38169: Need help solving:
-3x +3/4=1/8
Thanks
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Question 38217: No real question, just a comment:
I need to complete college algebra to get my B.A. degree, which I should have gotten years ago. I think I was mostly just scared off by the subject -- I had a terrible high school algebra teacher (mean, sexist, a lech). This site has been an ENORMOUS help to me, and to others, I'm sure. Thank you. I am attempting the easiest stuff first -- repeatedly -- to increase my comfort level and relearn the subject. It may take awhile but I finally feel I'll get there. I can tell this is second nature to you tutors, so I appreciate your patience in helping and explaining what seems to be very basic. Thanks again!
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Question 38218: Please help me solve for A: 2A/3=8+4A? Thanks
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Question 38231: How do you solve x/5 + 3= 7
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Question 38419: divide 4 by 8/7 I can't remember how to do this thanks
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Question 38719: How do I solve this problem?
1 1/15 + 3 3/10 - 2 4/5 =
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Question 38821: I need with this problem please 1 1/3x-3 1/2=41/18
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Question 39078:
Can you help me with this problem? Add in the lowest terms:

13/18 + 11/18 - Explain your answer in detail if you can.
Thanks!
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Question 39367: Could you please help me solve this problem?
Three drill bits are marked 3/8, 5/16, and 11/32. Which drill bit is larger?
Thanks,
Sher
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Question 39367: Could you please help me solve this problem?
Three drill bits are marked 3/8, 5/16, and 11/32. Which drill bit is larger?
Thanks,
Sher
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Question 39480: Can someone out there help me find the answer to the following question?
Estimate the following products or quotients.
17 11/12 divided by 6 1/10
Thanks,
Sher
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Question 39458: Can you help me solve this problem?
Julio works as a quality control expert in a beverage factory. The assembly line that he monitors produces about 20,000 bottles in a 24 hour period. Julio samples about 120 bottles an hour and rejects the line if he finds more than 1/50 of the sample to be defective. About how many defective bottles should Julio allow before rejecting the entire line?
Thanks!
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Question 39628: I'm trying to solve for x

-3x=27
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Question 39725: Can someone help me with this problem?
The following table gives the winning percentages of the tow 5 coaches inNFL history. What fraction of his games has each coach won?
Don Shula - 0.676
George Halas - 0.672
Tom Landry - 0.606
Curly Lambeau - 0.624
Paul Brown - 0.667
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Question 39991: 4/7 is greater or less than 5/8
Thanks
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Question 39998: Is 14/25 greater or less than 0.6?

Thanks,
Lyn
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Question 39994: How do I solve this problem.
Write the following as a common fraction or mixed number.
5.679
Thanks,
Lyn
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Question 39989: Can someone help me with this problem?
Add. Write the answer in lowest terms.
2/7 + 2/7 + 6/7
Thanks!
Sher
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Question 39988: Can someone help me with these two problems?
(1)
Add. Write the answer in the lowest terms.
3/8 + 5/8
(2)
Add. Write the answer in lowest terms.
5/9 + 8/9
Thank you.

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Question 39992: Can someone help me with this problem?

Gasoline is about $2 per gallon. You use about 1 1/2 gallons each day driving to and from work. How much should you budget for gasoline over the next month (about 20 workdays)?
Thanks,
Sher
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Question 40024: Can someone help me with this problem?

Add:
4 2/7 + 1 5/7
Thanks,
Sher
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Question 40025: Can someone help me with this problem?
Subtract:
6 4/5 - 2 1/5
Thanks,
Sher
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Question 39919: Could you help me figure out this problem:Write the smallest positive number you can make that is less than 1 by using each of the following didgets only once:8923?
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Question 40077: x/2 + 2/3=3/4 I am new to this and am stuck on this question. Thank you for your help!! Belle
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Question 40163: Isn't the LCM for 6,28, 48
is
two
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Question 40163: Isn't the LCM for 6,28, 48
is
two
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Question 40163: Isn't the LCM for 6,28, 48
is
two
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Question 40163: Isn't the LCM for 6,28, 48
is
two
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Question 40168: Find the prime factorization of 93
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Question 40168: Find the prime factorization of 93
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Question 40167: Express 775% as a decimal.
Isn't it 77.5
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Question 40279: i GOT to divide and i'm lost..

13
R
__________
3
R
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Question 40260: I'm trying to type this out the best way.
Straight Line 11 Straight Line + Straight Line - 11 Straight Line
straight line looks like a straight line in between of the two different numbers like
thanks sarah
[ 11 ] + [ - 11 ]
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Question 40265: [2+3) power 2 - 3 .5 +7
thank you sarah
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Question 40484: Can someone help me?
I need to write the proportion that is equivalent to the given statement:
If Maria hit 8 home runs in 15 softball games, then she should hit 24 home runs in 45 games.
Thank you!
Lyn
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